190: The Pop Music Forecast (with Lauren Michelle Jackson)
About this episode
Shawn Mendes, BTS, Alicia Keys, 24kGoldn, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber & Chance The Rapper are all in the Hot 100 with songs that attempt to cope with the state of the world. What do they tell us about the sound of popular music and our collective psyche? Charlie is joined by writer, critic and friend of the podcast, Lauren Michelle Jackson to offer a meteorological reading of music in late 2020.
Songs Discussed
Shawn Mendes - Wonder
Alicia Keys - Underdog
Hamilton - My Shot
Dua Lipa - Break My Heart
INXS - Need You Tonight
BTS - Dynamite
Justin Bieber - Holy ft. Chance The Rapper
24kgolden - Mood ft. iann dior
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